Unknown is hiring: Casting Actors for "Dadio" Short Film in Salt Lake City

Casting actors for the short film "Dadio". The film explores themes of acceptance and identity through the story of Manuel, a Colombian immigrant, and his interactions with Laura, a trans woman, and Sam, a trans man. The role is paid and requires local talent from the Salt Lake City area.

Casting Details

• Rate: Paid


• Location: Harvey Milk Blvd area, Salt Lake City, UT


• Auditions: In-person on Friday, June 12th, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM


• Shoot Dates: July 6–10 (three‑day shoot)


• Premiere: November 2026


• Eligibility: Queer, Latino, and/or POC actors only

Character Descriptions

• Manuel
  Gender: Both genders
  Age: 30‑59
  Ethnicity: All ethnicities
  Notes: Single father to Sam, Colombian immigrant, male‑presenting


• Laura
  Gender: Both genders
  Age: 30‑59
  Ethnicity: All ethnicities
  Notes: Transgender woman, Colombian Latina, owns a bar, Manuel's old friend, loves to collect flowers


• Sam
  Gender: Both genders
  Age: 20‑24
  Ethnicity: All ethnicities
  Notes: Transgender man, Colombian, in a band, ideally plays an instrument (not required)